Everyone has plenty of stuff lying around that they do not use or want anymore. Rather than throw it away or let it build up, why not sell it to someone who can use it and make some extra money? The key is to have the sale on a weekend. This will maximize the amount of people who can visit the yard sale and therefore maximize profits.

A year ago my whole neighborhood had a community yard sale. It was such a lovely day out and the community-wide sale not only made everyone money but also provided such a nice and friendly environment. By the end of the day I had not only made over three hundred dollars, but I had gotten rid of two of my old couches, one old desk, and a bunch of other trinkets. In addition to the monetary benefits, I learned a lot of new entrepreneurial techniques including: bartering/negotiating, marketing, advertising and more.

In the end it was a successful event and benefited me in ways I had no idea possible. With three hundred dollars in my pocket and a cleaner house, I was now able to buy what I had been really wanting: a flat screen TV.